Explore the Family Name Paganelli
The meaning of Paganelli
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Paganello, a pet form of the personal name Pagano. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Dino, Angelo, Caesar, Elvio, Marino, Vincenzo.
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How common is the last name Paganelli in the United States?
The surname Paganelli saw a slight decrease in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Paganelli ranked 38,395 in popularity and by 2010 it dropped to 40,371, marking a 5.15% decline. However, the count of individuals with this surname remained constant at 542 over the same period. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.2 individuals named Paganelli in 2000, which decreased to 0.18 in 2010, reflecting a 10% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,395 | #40,371 | -5.15% |
| Count | 542 | 542 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paganelli
Ethnically, most individuals bearing the Paganelli name identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 95.94% identified as White, while by 2010, this percentage had dipped slightly to 95.20%. The number of Paganellis identifying as Hispanic showed an increase between these years, rising from 2.21% in 2000 to 2.77% in 2010. Likewise, those reporting two or more ethnicities went up by 25%, from 1.48% in 2000 to 1.85% in 2010. No Paganellis identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.94% | 95.2% | -0.77% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 2.77% | 25.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.85% | 25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |